MyLivingChoice

Best Independent Living in The Dalles, Oregon

5 communities found

MyLivingChoice lists 5 independent living communities in The Dalles. Families rate them 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 76 public reviews.

  • 5communities
  • 4.4average rating, 3 rated
  • 76family reviews read

Best-rated independent living in The Dalles

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

  1. 1

    Cherry Heights Living Senior Community

    4.8 (20 reviews)· Independent Living

    Most reviewers on Google give Cherry Heights Living high marks, praising a caring staff and a clean, comfortable independent living community with good food. However, one detailed and more recent review raises serious…

  2. 2

    The Springs at Mill Creek

    4.3 (12 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care

    Families describe The Springs at Mill Creek as a warm, well-cared-for community where staff are consistently praised for kindness and attentiveness, particularly in assisted living. One reviewer with a loved one in the…

  3. 3

    Flagstone Senior Living

    4 (42 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living

    Families describe Flagstone as a well-maintained community where staff know residents personally and go out of their way to help, with one adult child reporting three years of good care across assisted living and memory…

What families say about independent living in The Dalles

Counted across the review summaries of 5 The Dalles communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Praised most

  • Caring, attentive staff 60%
  • Food and dining 60%
  • Activities and social life 40%
  • Cleanliness 40%
  • Communication with families 40%

Concerns raised

  • Staff attitude 40%
  • Staffing levels and turnover 40%
  • Food and dining 40%
  • Building and upkeep 40%

“Extremely friendly staff and a very clean environment, I've never know kinder people. Lots of care goes into the tiny details here, and nothing goes unnoticed. They are very helpful to visitors and the residents. Cherry Heights is lucky to have such a talented, caring staff.”

“My in-laws have lived here since October 2022 in Assisted Living. We feel they are in a good place and have the quality care we were looking for. Staff is wonderful, caring, kind, and compassionate. They get 3 meals a day and the food is good. Very happy with this facility.”

Independent Living in The Dalles: the figures

  • •Most common amenities: social activities (4), 24-hour staff (4), gathering / activity spaces (4), housekeeping (4), wheelchair accessible (4), emergency call system (4).

About these figures

Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 5 communities listed in The Dalles, 76 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.

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Independent Living in The Dalles: Common Questions

How many independent living communities are in The Dalles, Oregon?

MyLivingChoice lists 5 independent living communities in The Dalles, Oregon, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.

Which independent living communities in The Dalles are rated highest?

Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Cherry Heights Living Senior Community (4.8★, 20 ratings), The Springs at Mill Creek (4.3★, 12 ratings), Flagstone Senior Living (4★, 42 ratings).

What types of senior care are available in The Dalles?

Beyond independent living, The Dalles has assisted living (6 communities), at-home care (5 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (5 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.

How do families rate independent living in The Dalles?

Families rate The Dalles independent living communities 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 76 public Google reviews of local communities.

What do families praise, and complain about, in The Dalles independent living communities?

Across the review summaries of 5 The Dalles communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 60%), food and dining (mentioned for 60%), activities and social life (mentioned for 40%). The most common concerns are staff attitude (40%), staffing levels and turnover (40%), food and dining (40%).